Cobham Montessori School

Overview: Cobham Montessori School is an outstanding independent school that provides an exceptional education for pupils aged 2-11. The school has a strong focus on independent learning, and pupils are enthusiastic about their education, with high attendance and exemplary behaviour.

Strengths:

• Pupils are enthusiastic about their learning and take pride in deciding what they will learn.
• Staff have exceptionally high expectations of pupils' capabilities and work patiently and kindly with each pupil.
• The school's curriculum is broad and ambitious, with expert subject knowledge in all curriculum subjects.
• Pupils achieve highly and are ready emotionally, socially, and academically for the next stage of their education.
• The school's work to develop pupils' character is exemplary, with staff teaching pupils self-discipline, autonomy, and pride in their contribution to the school community.

Areas to improve: The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.